Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is an urban oasis near Arcos da Lapa. Unwind in the garden, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment. Enjoy international cuisine at one of two restaurants and stay connected with free WiFi and helpful multilingual staff.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Spa
Gym
Parking available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Pool bar
24-hour room service
Conference center
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
$74 nightly
The total price is $85
$85 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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242 sq ft
Sleeps 2
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Separate sitting area
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339 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014
What's nearby
Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Maracanã Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Flamengo Beach - 14 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 18 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 50 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 4 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 5 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 21 min walk
Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Portinha Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Restaurante Vila Galé - 2 min walk
Dom Cavalcanti - 2 min walk
Restaurante Dalapa - 1 min walk
Bar do Vila Galé
Bar Peixe & Cia - 4 min walk
About this property
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro puts you within a 10-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Maracanã Stadium. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and Versatil, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
292 rooms
Arranged over 18 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (BRL 33 per day)
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
24-hour room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
Conference center (6717 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Dining
Versatil - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Inevitavel - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: 10 percent
Optional extras
There is a service fee of 10 percent
Children & extra beds
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Parking
Covered self parking costs BRL 33 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro
Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Self parking costs BRL 33 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro and nearby?
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro like?
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is in Rio de Janeiro Centro, a short 3-minute walk from Francisco Muratori Tram Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro.
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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Lobby
Quiet - room
Shower
What guests liked
The pool was a beautiful and well-kept oasis with a great bar and perfect ambiance. (8 reviews)
Breakfast was a great spread with a variety of options including an omelette station and fresh food. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Great hotel
Great hotel, wonderful staff and good food.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Lovely hotel
Good service, lovely rooms, great restaurant and pool
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Great hotel.
Great hotel in a good area near the cruise terminal.
Roger
Roger, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
its nice
Lovely hotel in a run down area
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Great place to stay
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Nice location, nice room, nice and helpful staff.
Xiaohua
Xiaohua, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2025
A nice hotel and room (which was quiet) and good breakfast. Terrible staff though. Unfriendly and even hostile, with 1 exception, although at check in he didn't explain all the amenities
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
The architecture is wonderful, very attentive staff!
Renata Andiara
Renata Andiara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Very pleasant stay.
The staff was helpful and always had a member who could speak English. Food was great. The room, common areas and grounds were always well kept.
Robert
Robert, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
I liked the breakfast and pool at this property. The neighborhood unfortunately has alot of homeless people on the streets and garbage but is good if you love music as the Lapa area has many music bars and restaurants. The staff is nice but they do not have too much knowledge about recommendations for swimable beaches and family activities.
Natasha
Natasha, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Everything was amazing
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2024
The property was beautiful
ROBERTO
ROBERTO, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Review
The breakfast was great.
Gerard
Gerard, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 14, 2025
The property was fine but not the street
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 20, 2025
This is a pleasant enough hotel in a very run down area of Rio. The hotel has seen better days. It uses Brazilian plugs but they have no adapters to lend or buy. The meal service is sketchy. Okay for a very short stay if you do not mind being a prisoner in the hotel at night. I stayed in a what was supposed to be a heritage room but most of the nice features had been stripped out.
Martyn
Martyn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
The hotel itself was great! Extremely helpful and nice staff. The location was however not the best. I didn’t feel safe walking around at night alone or even with my partner. A lot of homeless near by and a lot of people told me that theft is very high in that part of town.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2025
It doesn’t feel like a 4.5 star hotel. The staff didn’t even bother to help with luggage or to say good morning. You get charged the water in the room. Most hotels give that for free. The pool didn’t seem all that clean either. It is located at a good spot since you have everything close by. Just be careful walking at night. It may not be safe.
Cesar
Cesar, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Food was just ok in my opinion. Breakfast was free but left a lot to be desired. Very clean and secure place but once you leave the premises you’re on your own and may see any and everything. But that’s all over Lapa. So if you’re faint of heart this may not be for you.
Brian L
Brian L, 8-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 4, 2024
Solo traveling female. I unfortunately cut my stay short here and went back to a previous hotel. I was booked here for 4 days, I am traveling to Brazil after visiting 4 countries before (in 1 trip). I had multiple rolling luggage (3) bapack totebag. The security guard was kind enough to take my largest luggage down the flight of stairs to reception. Once I was checked in, I was told my room was on the 2nd floor (pink buildings) and there was no elevator in that area. I asked if someone would be able to help with my bags, mainly just needed help with the 1 larger/heavier luggage (under 50lbs but just big for me) I was told no, they didn't have anyone. I found that odd and just said ok and went to my room. I lug everything upstairs to the room and it's ok.
The room is older, boutique style. The bathroom is decent but dated, there was shower gel provided as hand soap at the sink which i found odd but not a big deal.
Here's why i had to leave: mosquitoes. I understand it is tropical but the amount of mosquitoes i was swatting within the first hour was insane. I have stayed in hostels in Cuba and other parts of Brazil (Paraná) and didnt have them IN the room (also staff always offers to help you with bags). I ordered dinner delivery and sat at the pool area to eat and guess what I see, a bellman with a luggage cart bringing someone's luggage to the tall white building. So I'm not exactly sure what that was about.
I ultimately left after the first night and don't regret it
kirstin
kirstin, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
Hotel precisa de renovação nos quartos! Porém custo benefício é excelente! Quem puder aproveitar a piscina, é uma das mais bonitas que já vi em hotel
Gustavo
Gustavo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
MARIE-ANGE
MARIE-ANGE, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Gostaria de expressar minha sincera gratidão a três funcionários excepcionais do hotel onde me hospedei. Everton foi extremamente atencioso e sempre disposto a ajudar, tornando minha estadia ainda mais agradável. Carlos demonstrou um profissionalismo admirável, sempre com um sorriso no rosto e pronto para atender a qualquer solicitação. Vilella, com sua simpatia e eficiência, fez com que me sentisse em casa. A combinação desses três fez toda a diferença na minha experiência. Além disso, o hotel em si é incrível, com instalações impecáveis e um ambiente acolhedor. Minha estadia foi verdadeiramente memorável. Obrigado a todos!